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Data is everywhere, but are you truly taking advantage of yours? Minitab Statistical Software can look at current and past data to discover trends, We can help you predict better outcomes. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 388 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Minitab - **Founded**: 1972 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,851.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Minitab offers a free trial for 30 days. Paid plans with single and multiple user licenses. Details include: Single-User Annual License starting from $1,780 Volume discounts available - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands and 13 more ## Features - Association Discovery - Collaboration Tools - Customizable Dashboard - Dashboard Software - Data Analysis Tools - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Discovery Software - Data Import/Export - Data Management Software - Data Visualization Software - Forecasting - High Volume Processing - ML Algorithm Library - Model Training - Modeling & Simulation - Multiple Data Sources - Multivariate Analysis - Performance Metrics - Predictive Analytics Software - Predictive Modeling - Real-Time Analytics - Real-Time Data - Regression Analysis - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Search/Filter - Self Service Data Preparation - Self-service Analytics - Statistical Process Control - Statistical Simulation - Survival Analysis - Third-Party Integrations - Time Series Analysis - Trend Analysis - Visual Analytics - Visual Discovery ## Integrations (3 total) - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - PythonAnywhere ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Reporting Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30053/reporting/software) ## Related Categories - [Statistical Analysis Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30752/statistical-analysis/software) - [Data Analysis Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31077/data-analysis/software) - [Data Visualization Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30696/data-visualization/software) - [Big Data Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30851/big-data/software) - [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30945/predictive-analytics/software) ## Alternatives 1. [MATLAB](https://www.capterra.ca/software/125813/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2090 reviews) 2. [IBM SPSS Statistics](https://www.capterra.ca/software/13990/ibm-spss-statistics) — 4.5/5 (644 reviews) 3. [Tableau](https://www.capterra.ca/software/77260/tableau) — 4.6/5 (2348 reviews) 4. [Looker](https://www.capterra.ca/software/169053/looker) — 4.5/5 (282 reviews) 5. [XLSTAT](https://www.capterra.ca/software/119448/xlstat) — 4.7/5 (398 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Professor, faculty of business" — 4.0/5 > **Trevor** | *February 25, 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use - program functions. Very extensive graphical applications. Great help menu items. Good customer support for education tools > > **Cons**: Sometimes quirky to enter data. Would like to know how to copy and paste graphical output more simply into word docs. > > As a teacher. Excited to see students see the opportunity in data analytics to solve business problems ----- ### "Data analysis" — 4.0/5 > **Ilesh** | *February 25, 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 6 pack capability analysis and GR\&R like most. They are easy to navigate and getting lot of information. > > **Cons**: Complex to navigate if you don't know how to use it. Minitab comes with lot of good tool but not enough training to use it. > > I do have overall positive experience, I mostly use GRR and 6 pack capability analysis which one is very informative. ----- ### "Minitab is Not for Everyone." — 4.0/5 > **Gary** | *May 27, 2025* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: For non-statistic people who need stats and make data-driven decisions, Minitab is user friendly. The Assistant and Help features are very good. The Assistant functions guide you choose the right analytical methods / tools and Help on their website, and the output of the Assistant aids in analyzing the results. You can copy/paste data from Excel in there worksheets and it functions a lot like Excel, only it has more features and visually appealing graphs. > > **Cons**: It's a bit intimidating to get started. I was totally intimidated by stats at the start of training (2004), and even though Minitab had the Assistant and Help functions, they were not quality they are today. The bigger issue I have with Minitab is the pasting of data from Excel isn't always a simple copy and paste. The columns don't always copy as intended. There is sometimes manipulation of the data in Excel needed to copy smoothly into Minitab. The other big con is the annual cost. It's not a cheap software. But if you're looking for a strong analytics tool, and need the statistics to make strong data-driven decisions, it's the one I go to. I've trained hundreds of Green and Black Belts on Lean and Six Sigma, and truth is, most never use Minitab beyond the training, or they call on me when they need something more than Excel can offer. For many, the basics of Excel is enough. Fact is most people and organizations I train/mentor and coach are interested in Lean vs Six Sigma, Minitab as a tool is far more than most CI leaders need. The industry you are in will play a big role in if Minitab is the right tool for you. Very few companies interested in applying Lean care about measuring DMPO or Cpk / Ppk or if their process are at 3.5 sigma or 4.5 Sigma...And for 99% of companies 6 sigma is out of reach and not something they aspire to reach. > > I've been using Minitab since 2004, when I started my Six Sigma training. It was the tool used by Canada Post taking on a new role of Process Excellence Advisor. I did not study stats in school, so stats was something that intimidated me. But over time I used it often in many projects I led. When I was certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt (2005) I was comfortable with it enough to coach others in using it. Once I started training Lean and Six Sigma I used it extensively. I still train LSS using it. But, as you read my pros and cons, you'll see most of my clients don't use it beyond training. I'm seriously considering using only Excel in future training. ----- ### "Reliable Tool for Data-Driven Quality Improvement" — 4.0/5 > **Dhaval** | *June 10, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Minitab is how easy it makes statistical analysis, even for someone who’s not a data expert. The Assistant tool is a big help in guiding you through tests step by step. It’s also great for quality projects — I’ve used it for control charts and regression, and it just works. The clean visuals and Excel compatibility are a bonus. > > **Cons**: While Minitab is solid for standard statistical tasks, it can feel restrictive if you need more customization or want to automate workflows. Some features seem buried in menus, making them hard to find at first. Also, the pricing feels steep, especially for teams that only use it occasionally or for basic analysis. > > Overall, my experience with Minitab has been quite positive. It’s reliable and gets the job done when it comes to data analysis and quality improvement. Once you get the hang of the interface, it’s smooth sailing. I’ve used it mainly for Six Sigma and root cause analysis, and it’s been a great support tool in driving process decisions. Definitely a good fit for structured statistical work. ----- ### "Great tool for statistical process control" — 4.0/5 > **William** | *December 3, 2025* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: quick formulation of graphs and charts with excel-like formatting style for data input which makes it easier to translate the data to charts > > **Cons**: learning curve, hard to customize vertical lines and add additional boxes for comments on the chart. > > great tool to use to make charts quickly by uploading process data to obtain center line to be used for statistical control ----- Page: 1 / 17\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/109731/minitab-statistical-software?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/109731/minitab-statistical-software) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | ko | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data